Two EcoLogic Life Events in
Ojai!
Redecorate and Remodel with Natural Earthen
Finishes
Free
Natural Building Presentation
Thursday,
August 13, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
(Note: PresentationTime Correction - not 7:00 -
8:30PM!)
and
a
Hands-On
Lime & Clay Plasters Workshop
Saturday,
August 15th, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Two
Events:
Thursday,
August 13th - Free Presentation - 5:30 - 7:00 PM - in
Ojai
Dear
Wesley,
Already well established in Europe, lime plaster and clay
plasters, popular sustainable "green" interior and exterior
finish plasters, are moving into the forefront of the green building
scene as they have been selected to replace cement stucco, paints and
finishes across the United States.
Natural plasters protect walls from wind, rain and fire. They
provide a beautiful, durable and non-toxic finish for interiors and
exteriors that revive old world traditions from Tuscany to Tokyo.
Learn how these ancient
methods have been continued in modern Europe and Asia. Discover how
limestone comes from the earth, is transformed into plasters, applied
on walls and turns back into limestone. Learn how clays from our own
soils can be transformed into finishes with beautiful colors and rich,
sensuous textures. Lime and clay plasters can even be sculpted or
carved to enhance artistic expression.
Earthen plasters are easy and fun to work with, easy to clean
up, simple to repair and are completely recyclable too!
The World Health
Organization reports that 30% of all US homes contain toxic levels
sufficient to create environmental illness.
Natural plasters are
completely non-toxic.
Concrete production is
responsible for 8% of the human contribution to greenhouse gas
emissions as each pound of concrete produced adds one pound of
greenhouse gasses to the atmosphere.
For an average house, if
you use lime plaster instead of portland cement, you will save between
5,000 and 10,000 pounds of carbon dioxide per house.
This presentation
will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2009, 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the
EcoLogic Life at 109 S. Montgomery St. in Ojai. This event is free to
the public.
Saturday,
August 15th - Workshop - 9:00 Pm - 5:00 PM - in Meiners
Oaks
Hands-On Lime
Plasters and Clay Plasters Workshop
The following Saturday,
August 15th, the three presenters will be teaching a hands-on workshop
in Meiners Oaks. Details below:
WHAT: Hands-On Lime Plasters and Clay Plasters
Workshop
WHEN:
Saturday, August 15th, 9am-5pm
WHERE: 136 S.
Arnaz St, Ojai 93023 (Meiners Oaks)
THE DETAILS: This is a rare and
valuable opportunity to learn the varieties and techniques of
decorative and practical lime and earthen plasters. This course will
provide an introduction to specifying, sourcing, mixing and applying
lime and earth plasters and natural finishes over a variety of
interior and exterior surfaces, both natural and conventional. The
course will cover the basics of clay and lime, the use of locally
harvested materials, a selection of natural finish products, pigments,
additives and sealers. Participants will have the opportunity to mix
and apply clay and lime plaster on both conventional and natural wall
systems.
The tuition is $80.
Natural Building related books and other items will be available for
sale - please bring cash to receive discounts on books.
WHAT TO BRING:
Hat, lightweight gloves, lightweight long-sleeved clothing, water
bottle, notebook, pen or pencil, sample of clay soil from your
property, plaster tools you may own - pointers, putty knives, large
yogurt lids, large sponges, etc. Stainless steel trowels are best for
lime. Bring them if you have them. Some tools will be
provided.
DISCOUNTS:
"Friends and Family Discount" - bring a friend and you both
save 10% off the workshop tuition; Work/Trade: if you can help with
tools, materials or work beyond the workshop (finishing the projects
in the following days/weeks) we can offer some
scholarships.
INSTRUCTORS:
REGISTRATION: Space is limited.
Registration is required.
Additional
Information
EcoLogic Life
Cynthia Grier
109 South Montgomery Street
Ojai, CA 93023
ecologic_life@yahoo.com
805-272-8098
www.ecologiclife.com
EcoLogic Life |
109 South Montgomery Street | Ojai | CA | 93023
